Peel Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 5QT is located in the Bevois electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peel Street, Southampton, SO14 5QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 5AR, SO14 5QU, SO14 5AE, SO14 5QS, SO14 5SP, SO14 5QR, SO14 0QL, SO14 5BF, SO14 5RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 5QT is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 45.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 54.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO14 5QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 54.3% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 29.9% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 54.3% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 28.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 9.9% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 23.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 17.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 12% | 3.7% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 15.2% | 15.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 52.8% | 49.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 60.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 60.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 13.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 60.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 23.8% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 19% | 7% | -12.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 4.5% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 35.2% | 6.5% | 28.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peel Street was 151.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peel Street has the 52nd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 197th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Refrigeration Ltd Peel Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-01-30 | £601,193 |
| Sirius House Peel Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2017-01-30 | £568,401 |
SO14 5QT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 5QT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Other | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northam Primary School Kent Street , Northam SO14 5SP | - not rated | 90 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infants Derby Road , SO14 0DY | - not rated | 622 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,590 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Enterprise Academy Chapel Road , SO14 5GL | - not rated | 926 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 889 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Services Limited Selwyn House , Castle Way SO14 2AW | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Delicacies | 3 Belvidere Road, Southampton | 113 yd | |
| Woodshack | James Wharf, Ocean Quay | 198 yd | |
| The Lab | Unit 2E, Ocean Quay | 246 yd | |
| Halo Catering | St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road | 354 yd | |
| Meet Point | 72 - 94 Millbank Street, Southampton | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam Social Club | 117 Northam Road, Southampton | 173 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 198 Northam Road, Southampton | 295 yd | |
| Unity Brewing Co | Princes Street, Southampton | 355 yd | |
| Browns | 70 Millbank Street, Southampton | 516 yd | |
| Brown's | 70 Millbank Street, Southampton | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concourse Units | St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road | 354 yd | |
| Bennys Burger Town | 4 Northam Road, Southampton | 598 yd | |
| Pizza House Soton | 114 St Mary Street, Southampton | 706 yd | |
| China Wok | 122 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 736 yd | |
| Master Fry | 121 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yau Brothers | 1 Princes Street, Southampton | 386 yd | |
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spartans Gym 72-94 72-94 MILLBANK STREET | health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| Southampton Fc (St Mary'S Stadium) ST. MARYS STADIUM ST. MARYS STADIUM BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School ASCUPART STREET | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Newtown Youth & Community Centre GRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Sports Centre St Marys) ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 813 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 834 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 853 yd | |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.